Jul 8, 2025
AI isn’t just a buzzword in K-12 education anymore; far from it, in fact. It’s quickly becoming a deeply embedded part of how schools operate, plan, and support student growth. For school and district leaders, AI offers a way to surface insights, streamline planning, and guide stronger decision-making (especially when used in platforms like Otus).
If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got you covered. These AI prompts are designed to help you ask better questions about student growth, school performance, equity – truly, the sky is the limit. Whether you’re using an AI assistant or simply refining how you approach data, this list gives you a practical place to begin.
These prompts work best when paired with data that is clean, connected, and all in one place. If your district’s data is scattered across systems, the insights AI gives you might be incomplete – or worse, misleading. Tools like Otus help by bringing together academic, demographic, behavioral, and assessment data into a single platform, so AI can deliver insights you can actually trust (and act on).
Prompt Categories:
- Student Performance & Intervention
- Equity & Demographic Analysis
- Teacher & Classroom Effectiveness
- Curriculum & Assessment Effectiveness
- Behavior & Attendance Trends
- School & Districtwide Trends
- Staffing & Resource Allocation
- Parent & Community Engagement
- Predictive Analytics & Future Planning
- Financial & ROI Analysis
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Student performance & intervention
Want to go beyond surface-level data and understand where students actually need support? Try prompts like:
- Which students are showing the most growth in reading and math, and which are stagnating?
→ Use this to identify bright spots to celebrate and students who might be stuck in a learning plateau.
- Are there any early warning signs of students who may need additional intervention?
→ Think of this like a digital crystal ball. AI can help surface subtle patterns in performance or attendance that often go unnoticed.
- Which students are performing below grade level in multiple subjects?
→ Great for MTSS planning and getting a full picture of students who may be slipping through the cracks.
Equity & demographic analysis
Looking to close achievement gaps and ensure fair access? Ask:
- What achievement gaps exist between different student subgroups (e.g., IEP vs. non-IEP, ELL vs. non-ELL)?
→ This helps prioritize where targeted support or program adjustments are needed.
- How does access to technology or digital learning tools impact student performance?
→ A must-have question for districts managing 1:1 initiatives or hybrid learning programs.
Teacher & classroom effectiveness
Want to tailor coaching and recognize growth? Start here:
- Which teachers have the highest student growth in math and reading?
→ Spotlight your strongest instructional practices and share them across buildings.
- Which teachers need additional coaching or professional development based on student outcomes?
→ A proactive way to support growth without relying solely on observations.
Curriculum & assessment effectiveness
Trying to measure what matters? Use prompts like:
- How do our district benchmark assessments correlate with state test scores?
→ Use this to validate your internal assessments or identify misalignment.
- How well are our curriculum interventions improving student outcomes?
→ AI can help track the actual impact of new programs over time, not just anecdotal results.
Behavior & attendance trends
Behavior and attendance are key early indicators. Ask:
- Which students meet the criteria for chronic absenteeism this semester?
→ Identifying this early allows you to intervene before habits become entrenched.
- Are there discipline trends that indicate a need for targeted interventions?
→ Look for hot spots by grade level, time of day, or incident type.
- How do attendance rates differ by school, grade level, or student demographics?
→ Use this to uncover equity issues or assess the impact of school-based initiatives.
School & districtwide trends
Zoom out and examine the bigger picture:
- What are the longitudinal trends in graduation rates?
→A great prompt for annual reports, grant applications, or board meetings.
- What are the top predictors of student success in our district?
→AI can reveal patterns across years of data to guide future strategy.
Staffing & resource allocation
Allocate time and support where it matters most:
- Which schools need additional staffing or support based on academic and behavior trends?
→ Let your data, not just instinct, guide resource decisions.
- How does our student-to-teacher ratio impact student performance?
→ Use this insight to inform staffing models and budgeting.
Parent & community engagement
Want to connect more meaningfully with families? Try:
- How can we tailor parent outreach based on student performance?
→ Different families need different kinds of communication. Use this prompt to personalize your approach.
Predictive analytics & future planning
Looking ahead? Use AI to guide your next move:
- Which students are on track for college readiness based on current performance?
→ A powerful prompt for counselors helping students plan their next steps.
- Can we predict which students are likely to struggle next year?
→ Early action starts with early insights. Use this to reduce summer learning loss or target summer school.
- What interventions have been most effective in previous years?
→ Don’t reinvent the wheel. Use your own data to double down on what works.
Financial & ROI analysis
Finally, let’s make sure every dollar counts:
- What is the ROI on the intervention programs we implemented?
→ Connect dollars spent to outcomes achieved and make future budget planning more strategic.
Start smarter with AI
Of course, these prompts are just the beginning. With the right tools, school leaders are spending less time hunting for answers and more time supporting students.
If you’re looking for a platform that brings all your data together and makes insights easy to access, watch out video now.
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